CVE-1999-1435
CVSS 2.0 Score 7.2 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Jul 10, 1998
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-1435 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the libsocks5 library of Socks 5 (socks5) 1.0r5. Local users can exploit this issue by setting overly long environmental variables, leading to buffer overflows and potential privilege escalation. Successful exploitation allows attackers to gain elevated system access, posing a significant threat to system security. This vulnerability has been identified and documented since 1999, and users are advised to update their Socks 5 software to mitigate this risk.
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Affected Vendors
- NEC Corporation